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Shaken · 1 serving

Mexican Firing Squad

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by blanco tequila, with fresh lime juice and grenadine.

Short answer

Mexican Firing Squad is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, lime juice, grenadine, aromatic bitters, and soda water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Mexican Firing Squad ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Mexican Firing Squad ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco60 ml6 cl2 oz3 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz1.5 parts
Grenadine20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters4 dash———
Soda Water30 ml3 cl1 oz1.5 parts

Garnish: Lime wheel

Method

How to make Mexican Firing Squad

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled highball and prepare lime wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml blanco tequila, 30 ml fresh lime juice, 20 ml grenadine, 4 dash aromatic bitters into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Strain over fresh ice, top slowly with 30 ml soda water, and stir once.

  6. 06

    Add lime wheel neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Mexican Firing Squad taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Mexican Firing Squad questions

What is in a Mexican Firing Squad?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, lime juice, grenadine, aromatic bitters, and soda water.

How long does a Mexican Firing Squad take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Mexican Firing Squad prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Mexican Firing Squad alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.mexican-firing-squad · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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